Dining With an Inspector — Inside Midtown’s Modern Dining Boîte, 53
"53 is a modern dining boîte located at 53 West 53rd Street in New York. It features a dimly lit, two-floor setup with cozy, intimate tables. The venue offers a cocktail and wine list that complements its extensive yet focused menu. Key dishes include Yellowtail with ikura, citrus, and sorrel, diver scallop in XO sauce, lobster rice in a lotus leaf, and halibut with mushroom broth and ginger. Desserts like the Napoleon with gula melaka mousse, lime zest, whipped cream, and brûléed banana offer a sweet ending." - MICHELIN Guide
